From start-up highs to near collapse and back again.
Peter Flynn, co-founder of Libryo, joins Sam to share the unfiltered story of building a company through vision, chaos, and courage. .. from its humble beginnings to a global acquisition. Real lessons in leadership, resilience, and what it means to keep building, no matter what.
This is part 1 of 3 where we look at the Libryo story from different angles.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to Libryo and Its Founders
(02:36) The Journey from Environmental Law to Libryo
(06:32) The Role of Malcolm Gray in Libryo's Founding
(11:10) Building the Librio Platform: From Idea to Execution
(17:38) Cultural Foundations and Principles of Libryo
(21:19) The Challenges of Leadership and Trust
(27:51) Navigating the COVID Crisis and Its Impact
(37:21) Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned
(39:47) The Acquisition by ERM and Its Implications
Check out ERM Libryo: https://libryo.com
About Born to Build:
Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they've overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It's honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time, equipping you with the tools to build and grow YOUR business.